Jaipur Getaway Test

Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर Jaypur), also known as the Pink City, is the capital of Indian state of Rajasthan, and its largest city. The city was built in the 18th century by Sawai Jai Singh as India's first planned city, and today it's a major tourist attraction for Indians and for international visitors. It is a very picturesque city with splendid palaces, forts and historical monuments and belongs to the tourist Golden Triangle along with Delhi and Agra.

Key highlights:

1. This massive fort-palace complex built in hybrid Hindu-Muslim style dates back to Raja Man Singh and was the royal palace of the Kachwahas from c.
2. It's one of six UNESCO World Heritage forts in Rajasthan.
3. The name has nothing to do with the rather pretty pastel yellow colour; instead, the fort is named after the area of Amber, in turn named after the goddess Amba. ₹100/20 for Indian adult/student and ₹500/100 for foreign adult/student.
4. Included in the Composite Ticket.
5. There is a special evening viewing from 6:30-9AM, ₹100 for all, Composite Ticket not valid.
6. If you hire a genuine guide, you will be taken not only to the Amber Fort but also to the Rajasthan Kala Mandir (a government operated shop) to buy souvenirs.
7. Guides get a 2% commission on the items you buy there.
8. Also see the Amber Light Show below.
9. The site has come under scrutiny as tourists claim to have witnessed the elephants being beaten by handlers.
10. If you walk up the hill to the Jaigarh Fort be prepared to pay the entry fee as the path terminates at a ticket window and there is no way around to the road.
11. The main sights within the fort include the following: 2 Dalaram Bagh. (updated Mar 2026) 3 Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience). (updated Mar 2026) 4 Sheesh Mahal (Glass Palace).